Senior Compensation Consultant

Senior Compensation Consultant

Location: Chicago, United States Job ID: CLI-45612-1 Employment type: Direct hire Work arrangement: Hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week in the office or with clients.

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Compensation Consultant to join the Career Consulting team. Compensation for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and skills.

In this role, you will lead large-scale projects, coach team members, solve complex compensation challenges, support business development, and partner with senior management and HR leaders to develop and deliver compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate talent.

Responsibilities

• Structure, direct, review, and interpret analyses performed by project teams.
• Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs that address clients’ attraction and retention needs.
• Use AI and technology-enabled tools in consulting work.
• Advise senior management on pay strategy, compensation structures and competitiveness, job architecture design, and digital activation.
• Manage day-to-day client interactions and maintain strong client relationships.
• Guide and oversee junior team members, supporting their development and quality delivery.
• Generate revenue by developing new client relationships, extending existing engagements, and identifying cross-selling opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in compensation consulting or related HR advisory roles, with demonstrated subject matter expertise.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and complex client engagements.
• Deep knowledge of compensation strategy, compensation technology, incentive plan design, market analysis methodologies, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong client relationship management experience, including advising senior executives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving and coaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading engagements for global organizations with complex compensation challenges.
• Success leading or supporting business development activities.
• Advanced analytical skills and familiarity with compensation management tools, survey management tools, and AI-enabled compensation agents.
• Experience developing innovative solutions and thought leadership content.

Benefits and Culture

• Professional development opportunities and supportive leadership.
• Inclusive culture and collaboration with talented colleagues.
• Broad career opportunities and comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible hybrid work model balancing remote work with in-office collaboration.